Surfer Slang

Before you go any further, take a second to look through the 'Glossary of Surfing Terms and Surf Slang'. This slang is unique to surfing culture and is understood by almost all surfers across the globe. Although most of it is not necessary for your safety, understanding some of the terminology might be useful when communicating with other surfers out on the water.  

https://www.wavetribe.com/blogs/surfboards-waves/glossary-of-surfing-terms-and-surf-slangLinks to an external site.

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Now that you can talk the talk, let's dive a little deeper into how to walk the walk... or in this case, how to ride the wave!

Wave Anatomy 

It is important to understand the characteristics of a wave. Here is a simple diagram outlining the features of a wave that you should know. 

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Pre-Water Workout & Popping Up

These two links are beginner's guide gold. Make sure to watch these before heading out onto the water to ensure maximal confidence and comfort. 

"Learn To Surf" Natural Surf Technique for beginner surfersLinks to an external site.

How to Pop Up on a Surfboard | Beginner Take Off TechniqueLinks to an external site.

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Surf Reports 

Surfline is a popular website used by surfers. It provides information for countless surf sites and includes beach cams for live footage. It is simple to navigate and allows surfers to search by country, city, or beach name. However, Surfline requires you to pay for a membership to access its 'premium' services, such as beach cams and extended surf forecasts.

https://www.surfline.comLinks to an external site.

Stormsurf is a better option for those who do not want to pay to access wave models and surf forecasts. Wave models are useful in that they predict upcoming surf, allowing you to make a plan for your surf trip!

http://stormsurf.comLinks to an external site.

Surf Cam Canada provides free surf cams for the Pacific Northwest, allowing you to see local, real-time conditions.

http://surfcam.caLinks to an external site.